BALTECO AS

EXQUISITE NORDIC DESIGN

Radically simple and exceptionally enjoyable. A design statement made possible by intricate engineering and passion for timeless design.

30+ YEARS OF DEVOTION IN DEVELOPING HIGH QUALITY BATHS, BASINS, SHOWERS, STEAM SAUNAS, BATHROOM FURNITURE, MINIPOOLS

Balteco was established by a small group of talented and ambitious engineers over thirty years ago. Driven by an aspiration to create practical and timeless designs, Balteco has grown to become one of the leading manufacturers of bathroom products in Northern Europe. Our Xonyx collection 2023 includes an exclusive selection of solid surface freestanding baths and basins, table tops, steam showers and shower bases.

SMART DESIGN, INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION AND COMFORT
The innovative construction of Xonyx solid surface freestanding bathtubs employs dual wall architecture with tub’s inner and outer walls seamlessly integrated to create a durable monolithic bathtub. Dual wall construction allows for contoured ergonomic inner surfaces and elegant external design lines. The space in between the two walls acts as an effective thermal insulator, reducing heat loss and keeping bath water warm longer.

INSTALLATION MADE EASY
Xonyx bathtub comes with a sturdy galvanized steel bottom frame with adjustable feet that are completely hidden from a view. This novel construction off ers extra space under the bath for a hidden drain connection assuring easy installation without the need for bathroom fl oor reconstruction. Beauty meets practicality.

UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY: EXTRA HARD SURFACES
Xonyx solid surface is a superb material perfected through an implementation of an innovative Slow Polymerization System (SPS) production technology. SPS production technology brings out the best performance characteristics of this remarkable solid surface material.

SILKY-SMOOTH SURFACE
Xonyx solid surface bathtub is machined to provide an extraordinary silky-smooth surface with a satin impression, making the material warm and pleasing to the touch while retaining its easy-to-clean properties. Simply irresistible to touch.

EXCLUSIVE XONYX WASTE
It’s white it’s Xonyx – blending with the bathtub’s fi nish, white Xonyx waste plugs are an almost invisible yet elegant detail. All-white satin surface Xonyx solid surface bathtubs allow matching with tap mixers, bathroom accessories or décor of any finish.

DELICATE YET EFFECTIVE
The discreet integrated overfl ows on Xonyx solid surface bathtubs are spectacularly neat yet intelligently engineered. The overflow system, with just a small minimalist machined slot and hidden custom-designed piping, delivers overfl ow rates that exceed virtually all plumbing requirements. No protrusions, no external pipes. Simply beautiful.

METICULOUSLY HAND-CRAFTED
Xonyx solid surface bathtubs are handmade to honour the value of traditional Scandinavian craftsmanship and deliver exceptional quality. Aspiring for perfection, every bathtub is carefully hand-crafted by experienced masters with no detail being overlooked from casting to thorough final testing.
Dedication is the key to achieving perfection.

ANY COLOUR YOU LOVE
Off ering full freedom in bathroom decoration, Xonyx solid surface bathtubs are available in virtually any bathtub exterior colour finish
imaginable – the full RAL colour pallet range is available.

Aivar Habakukk - Chief designer at Balteco

There is such a wide selection of baths on the European market, what aspects do customers consider?

There is indeed a great deal of competition on the European market between bathroom furniture manufacturers. Historically, southern countries have a greater bathing tradition (Roman baths, etc.) Thus, many well-known manufacturers started in Italy, for example. As a relatively new company, Balteco places great emphasis on the quality of material and production, its location in Northern Europe, and the aesthetics of this cultural space – simple shapes based on familiar archetypes. Of course, flexible pricing is always a key factor.

What makes Balteco baths special, what is your design language – who do have in mind when designing a bath?

Designers do not have much room for manoeuvre when designing baths. First and foremost, I think of the user – a bath must meet ergonomic requirements, such as a comfortable reclining angle for the back. An important measure is the length of the bottom – so that the user does not sink too deeply into the water. Therefore, we offer bathtubs of different lengths. For example, in the Netherlands, bathtubs with longer bottoms are noticeably more popular. Perhaps one of the most distinctive features of the Balteco bath is its slightly greater depth, which ensures that you can also be submerged in shorter baths, where you cannot really stretch out. When designing a bath, it is necessary to think about the room where the bath is located – whether to create a freestanding bath or a bath placed by a wall or in a corner to save space. It is also necessary to observe and anticipate trends and tendencies in interior architecture. Another important factor is positioning the product within the Balteco collection, its compatibility and relationship to other products such as sinks and furniture. All these factors are taken into consideration when designing a new product, so there is not so much latitude for creativity. Yet some nuance or almost imperceptible take on form is still integrated and may be understood and appreciated by the intended user.

What do modern customers expect from a bath?

The expectations of a modern customer from a bath are twofold: the primary concern is emotional – likes/dislikes, and the second is relatively pragmatic – dimensions and water consumption. When designing and marketing baths, both aspects must be considered. The first can be accommodated by a product with a softer/more romantic design, where dimensions are not the primary concern for the user. Women are often the ones making the decision when purchasing a bath. On the other hand, a bath is a very practical and important consideration for families with small children.